νυνί (nuni)
nuni
now
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 19 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The adverb nuni functions as an emphatic version of the common word for "now." By adding a final vowel, it stresses immediacy or current reality, appearing nineteen times in the New Testament with a notable concentration in Paul’s letters, particularly Romans and 1 Corinthians.
It operates in two distinct ways. First, it marks time, anchoring actions to the present moment, as when Paul notes he is sending Philemon’s slave back "now" (Philemon 1:11). Second, it signals logical consequence, linking a previous statement to its result, such as arguing that since sin once ruled, believers are now free from it (Romans 6:22).
Translators typically render this word simply as "now," but the emphatic form often carries a weightier tone. It highlights a shift in status or a critical juncture, urging the reader to pay attention to the current state of affairs rather than past conditions.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word nuni marks a decisive shift in reality. It is not merely a time marker but an emphatic declaration that something new has arrived. In your life, this often signals the end of one season and the beginning of another. The text reminds us that what was once distant or difficult is now near because of Christ.
This word invites you to look at your current standing with God, not your past failures. It anchors your hope in what is true today. You are no longer defined by old patterns but by a new relationship. This present reality offers stability when the future feels uncertain.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 19 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Now10×
- now8×
- In that case1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- νυνὶ15×
- Νυνὶ4×
Key Verses
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Romans 6:22
But now, being made free from sin and having become servants of God, you have your fruit of sanctification and the result of eternal life.
This verse uses nuni to highlight the immediate result of being freed from sin, shifting focus from past bondage to present fruit.
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Ephesians 2:13
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off are made near in the blood of Christ.
Here the word emphasizes the sudden change in status for believers who were once far off but are now made near in Christ.
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I Corinthians 15:20
But now Christ has been raised from the dead. He became the first fruit of those who are asleep.
The emphatic 'now' marks the historical turning point where Christ’s resurrection changed the fate of all who believe.